Governor Hobbs marks Arizona Highways magazine’s 100th birthday

Governor Katie Hobbs is marking the 100th birthday of Arizona Highways with an official commendation of the magazine’s contributions to Arizona.

Publisher Kelly Mero (at left above), Editor Robert Stieve (right) and State Transportation Board Chair Jenn Daniels were among those joining the Governor this morning at the Executive Tower. It was on April 15, 1925, that the State Highway Department launched a magazine that through the years has become world-renowned for photography and stories celebrating Arizona as a place to visit and explore. 

Representatives of ADOT, which publishes Arizona Highways, brought a cake bearing an image of the magazine’s centennial edition cover. Governor Hobbs completed the backdrop by bringing a copy of the centennial edition from her office. 

The Governor’s commendation reads, in part: “After 100 years, Arizona Highways continues to inspire travel to and throughout the great state of Arizona, with an estimated economic impact of $43.1 million.”

We’re having a yearlong celebration of the magazine, which has advanced into the digital age and has a brand umbrella that includes annual calendars, books, a specialty license plate, gift items, and licensing for a television program and gift shops at two airports. This diversification helps Arizona Highways operate at no expense to taxpayers.

To learn more about Arizona Highways and to become a subscriber, please visit ArizonaHighways.com.